tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16410333483190213722024-03-12T17:52:23.607-07:00Teacup VintageA dainty duo of thrifters, vintage-lovers, stylists, tea party planners, travelers, and friends; sharing their musings about all things vintage.Heather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-54189604972174430712013-05-21T16:46:00.000-07:002013-05-21T16:46:06.372-07:00So long, farewell!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Heather and I are closing up shop on Teacup Vintage!<br />
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It's been so fun for the last few years, but our lives are leading us in new directions. Heather is getting ready to start a family (baby boy due in September!) and I am beginning my graphic design career at a local ad agency. While we will miss digging through racks of clothing to find that perfect dress, or getting up early to find the goods at estate sales, we are both thrilled to begin new chapters of our lives!<br />
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We hope to see some lovely faces this weekend for our last hurah!<br />
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<br />Heather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-967102564569941942011-12-25T20:51:00.000-08:002011-12-25T20:51:00.508-08:00Vintage Photograph: Santa Baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Holidays from Teacup Vintage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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AleaHeather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-30786664688078296072011-07-30T16:21:00.000-07:002011-09-10T19:14:29.345-07:00What We Wore: Biking!I have been dying to wear these shorts that I got at the <a href="http://www.mightyswell.com/">Mighty Swell Summer Sale</a>, so cute, summery and bright! I adore them, so I just decided to take them for a test run (and a for a few silly pictures), just biking to meet a friend for coffee and a chat. I wore my new nutcase forest green helmet, yellow vintage shorts and my sheer gray, yellow and turquoise top from a boutique in Spain.<br />
Happy Riding!<br />
Alea <br />
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I live for fresh fruit and veggies (clearly that means I am living in the wrong state). I love going to the farmers market and smelling the ripe tomatoes or picking fresh herbs from the garden. There is nothing that tastes better to me than perfectly ripe produce. So in celebration of summer and the abundance of goodness available, I decided to make salsas. The first one I will put up is a mango salsa. Although I really like supporting local produce, mango is one of those treats that I have to indulge in. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
3 Ripe juicy mangos<br />
2 small really juicy limes<br />
1/2 cup of cilantro chopped<br />
1/2 a cucumber mostly peeled<br />
1 fresh jalapeno (or 2)<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil <br />
salt to taste<br />
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This is so simple, dice the mangos, cucumber and jalapenos. Chop the cilantro and mix all together, then add the lime juice and olive oil, and salt to taste. I would usually let it sit overnight to mix all the flavors together. Eat with as a topping on a salad, on top of grilled salmon, with lime and chili tortilla chips, or just grab a fork!<br />
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Happy Fresh Veg Season!<br />
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AleaHeather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-20828178518980427852011-07-23T23:01:00.000-07:002011-07-23T23:01:09.653-07:00The Happenings: Mighty Swell Summer In The City Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lXtNRPamrUY/Tiu04cwJJDI/AAAAAAAAA2g/TF8WLXtyb6M/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lXtNRPamrUY/Tiu04cwJJDI/AAAAAAAAA2g/TF8WLXtyb6M/s320/photo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Day one of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MightySwell">Mighty Swel</a>l Summer in the City Sale is done! Thanks to everyone that came out today, and of course a big thanks to <a href="http://highplainsthrifter.net/">Meghan</a> and <a href="http://bourbonandlace.blogspot.com/">Rae</a> for their amazing work. There will be more merchandise put out tomorrow, and still plenty of beautiful clothing and accessories to find their way to that perfect someone. The shop is open from 10-7. Yay!<br />
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AleaHeather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-77195302337018484922011-07-22T18:05:00.000-07:002011-07-23T00:06:13.899-07:00Things That Please Me: Midsummer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lQN-gAA7sVI/Tiod_rx4BSI/AAAAAAAAA2c/8PX5hERgZPk/s1600/monroe_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lQN-gAA7sVI/Tiod_rx4BSI/AAAAAAAAA2c/8PX5hERgZPk/s400/monroe_06.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br />
Happy Mid-July. There is a lot that I love about this month, biking, thunderstorms, my birthday (!) and this year to add to the list, the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235573943123346">Mighty Swell Summer in the City Sale.</a><br />
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Here are some more loves for my lovelies<br />
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*<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI7FkF3Z6ms&feature=relmfu">That silly boy with the glasses made a grand return, tomfoolery.</a><br />
*<a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-friendship-bracelet/">Friends near and far. </a><br />
*<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3PH75lKNWk&feature=related">Unusual melodies.</a><br />
*<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=22643845&parentid=W_APP_BOTTOMS_SHORTS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=30&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_BOTTOMS_SHORTS&popId=W_BOTTOMS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">Loving that high waisted shorts are all the rage, so cute. </a><br />
*<a href="http://www.dianasbananas.com/our-products/">Need something to cool down from all the heat? Loving these.</a><br />
*<a href="http://www.vita.mn/story.php?id=98453689">Bikes and Film, I say Yes!</a><br />
*<a href="http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/collections/classic">Make sure you're keeping your noggin safe when riding, digging these adorable helmets. </a> <br />
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Happy Mid-July!<br />
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AleaHeather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-28625841108013599232011-07-07T08:14:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:14:45.433-07:00What We Wore: Sunshine and Wine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been loving these beautiful summer days filled with sunshine, especially when I can be out and about around town in vintage frocks. Alea and I took full advantage of a local Italian place's half price wine this week. It was fun to dress up, go for a walk, drink a bottle of wine that we had never tried before, and catch up on life's happenings. I wore: vintage yellow dress, thrifted leather clutch, vintage leather peep toes, and my grandmother's gold watch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Corona<br />
a few splashes of Maggie sauce<br />
2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce<br />
2 key limes<br />
tobasco<br />
sea salt rim<br />
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* <a href="http://www.globebikes.com/us/en/globe/GlobeBike.jsp?pid=11dailyUSstept2">my new bike, so cute and just perfect for me (and heather) </a><br />
* <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo3_U4jquTk">cheesy dance movies</a><br />
* <a href="http://jog.fm/">making mix master mixes for my runs</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPVyieptwA">getting into school for next year</a><br />
* <a href="http://8tracks.com/alexandrajb/lazy-days?mix_set_id=1282285">for my lazy weekend ahead. . . lovely legs and lovely gaze</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57581919/swiss-army-bicycle-bike-pannier-bag-pair?ref=sr_list_10&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bike+panniers&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">yet another thing to accessorize, swooning over bike panniers </a><br />
Happy Long Weekend!<br />
-AleaHeather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-16776079463828042812011-05-22T09:00:00.000-07:002011-05-22T09:00:00.771-07:00What We Wore: In the NavyHeather and I got together for a day of fun and took a few pictures. We were digging the sailor polka dot and stripe look in navy, white and ochre.<br />
I wore a vintage navy and white polka dot shirt, urban outfitter shorts, woven oxfords and a thrifted red purse. Heather wore a vintage navy and white striped dress, woven flats and a tasseled purse from Morocco. <br />
-Alea<br />
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1/2 pound sweet or spicy crumbled Italian turkey sausage (about three links with casings removed)<br />
3 cloves minced garlic<br />
1 cup shredded carrots<br />
4 tomatoes, seeded, and chopped<br />
2 zucchini, 1 yellow, 1 green<br />
2 cups finely chopped spinach <br />
1 10 oz can tomato sauce<br />
1/2 cup red wine<br />
6 cups beef broth<br />
Handful fresh basil, chopped<br />
Dried oregano to taste<br />
Frozen cheese tortellini<br />
Parmesan cheese for garnish<br />
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Crumble sausage into pot, cooking until it is no longer pink. Add garlic, stirring for about a minute. Stir in vegetables, cooking until crisp-tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then add wine, tomato sauce, beef broth, oregano, and basil, and bring pot to a boil. Turn the heat down and let simmer for about 30 minutes. Add desired amount of tortellini to each bowl, then pour hot soup over them, letting sit for about 3-5 minutes, or until tortellini is al dente. Garnish with more basil and parmesan cheese. It's great with a glass of the red wine you used in the soup!<br />
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1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour<br />
Scant 1 cup whole wheat flour<br />
1/2 pound (2 sticks) salted butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1/3 cup lightly toasted sliced almonds<br />
1/2 cup currants<br />
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April showers bring May flowers and <a href="http://www.tamarahenriques.com/well_countrygarden.html">wellies (love these vintage inspired floral pattern digs)</a>! This week has been dreary save for a few cheery spots to brighten my mood. Here are a few things keeping me going this week. <br />
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<a href="http://8tracks.com/tylr/lovemaking?mix_set_id=1703453">* Spring romance budding? Take a listen to this smitten mix!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6egUsZvWu4">* A feast of color to brighten the dreary rain </a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/35918707/fair-isle-saddle?ref=v1_other_2">* The perfect bike seat to keep me dreaming of two-wheel weather</a><br />
<a href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/hula-hoop-rug-995304/print/">* A fun activity to try out with my little ones</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artsmia.org/art-in-bloom-2011/">* Art in Bloom, if you are from the Minneapolis area, check this out! </a><br />
<a href="http://www.hobt.org/mayday/">* May Day, ding, dong, run! Or run for the amazing May Day parade!</a><br />
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I wore, black tights, leather ballet flats from Spain, a Vintage black dress with flowers and Anthropologie sun glasses. <br />
-Alea <br />
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I have been in love with the nature scenes for awhile, and when looking for rugs I stumbled upon the most amazing giant paint by numbers rug at Anthropologie. Over the course of a few weeks, I finally decided to purchase it, luckily it had gone on sale. Oh how I love my masterpiece, it is so cute that I can hardly walk on it (defeating the very purpose of owning a rug)! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want an ivory shift dress like hers? How about <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71175198/vintage-1960s-ivory-drop-waist-mod?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=ivory+shift&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">this one</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67206240/vintage-ivory-linen-joanie-style-shift?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=ivory+shift&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">this one</a>?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Twill </div>Heather and Aleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029426568508991496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641033348319021372.post-33615609046109182792011-04-05T09:00:00.000-07:002011-04-05T09:00:04.713-07:00This Old House: Mayonnaise for Water Rings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Do you remember me writing about my new-to-me antique farmhouse dining room table? Well somehow, I managed to set a water glass directly on it absent-mindedly in the first week of owning it, and a nice white water ring set in. I was so discouraged, how could it have been used since the late 1800's with only a few scratches and slight dulling of its beautiful dark wood finish and I have it for a week and make an ugly white circle? After some soul and web searching, I found numerous sources stating that full-fat mayonnaise would do the trick. I figured I didn't have much to lose, slathered a few tablespoons of it on the ring, rubbed it in a little, and left it on overnight. I woke up the next morning, wiped it clean with a damp rag, and it was gone! I was so impressed with this trick, I just had to share. This would be great for flea-market or thrifted finds with this same problem, it literally made the table good as new. From now on I will be encouraging the use of thrifted little doilies as coasters. So cute.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
Four tortillas<br />
Jar of pesto or homemade<br />
Freshly shredded cheese (I used a mix of monterey jack and provolone)<br />
Four roma tomatoes, sliced<br />
1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts, diced<br />
Two cloves garlic, minced<br />
Olive oil<br />
Splash of white wine<br />
A few big handfuls of baby spinach or chopped spinach<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in a pan, add chicken and cook until almost white, then add <br />
minced garlic, splash of wine, and baby spinach, stirring until spinach is bright green, reduced in size, and chicken is cooked through.<br />
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